The Ascent of Man

Name: The Ascent of Man
ISBN: 9780613124638

Jacob Bronowski

448 pages · about 7 hours
First published 1973
12 editions

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1 About this book

Traces the development of science and the discoveries that have made man unique among animal species.

Good for readers who want: history, philosophy, and science.

History
Philosophy
Science
Science and civilization
Science, philosophy
Science, history
Biological Evolution
Human beings

2 About Jacob Bronowski

1908–1974

Jacob Bronowski (18 January 1908 – 22 August 1974) was a Polish-British mathematician and philosopher. He is best known for developing a humanistic approach to science, and as the presenter and writer of the thirteen-part 1973 BBC television documentary series, and accompanying book, The Ascent of Man.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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